How to travel from Northampton to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Windsor is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton to Windsor by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T5 and then to Windsor Town Centre Parish Church.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Northampton and Windsor is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Northampton and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Windsor is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Vauxhall station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

London Midland and South Western Railway run train services between Northampton and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Windsor. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

National Express and First Berkshire & The Thames Valley run regular bus services between Northampton and Windsor. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Windsor is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Windsor. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Windsor. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

How do I get from Northampton to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Windsor

Transport options from Northampton to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 60m
£21($25)
hourly150km (94 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£6($7)
every 4 hours146km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£21($25)
on demand119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Windsor

The following major airports near Windsor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Windsor
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Windsor
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Windsor